Jewish House Explained

Jewish House is an Australian-Jewish non-profit organisation assisting homeless people. It is based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney.^[1] The organisation was founded in 1986 by local businessmen Roger and Anthony Clifford. The Clifford brothers established the crisis centre to respond to the needs of those community members struggling with substance abuse issues.^[2]

Crisis accommodation centre

The organisation operates a crisis accommodation centre which operates on a 14-night stay system. During this period, homeless clients receive intensive psycho-social support services and support to navigate their way through the welfare system.^[3]

People

Rabbi Mendel Kastel is the organisation's CEO.^[4] Rabbi Kastel is a NSW Police chaplain, and a supporter of a "managed alcohol" approach to alcohol addiction.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Jewish House and The Big Smoke help Sydney's homeless and rough sleepers. 30 December 2016. The Big Smoke.
2. http://lubavitch.com/news/article/2026244/The-Good-Rabbi-At-Sydneys-Crisis-Centre.html "The Good Rabbi At Sydney's Crisis Centre."
3. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/it-is-a-jewish-house-but-there-will-still-be-christmas-celebrations-20151216-glp2gj.html "The Jewish House crisis centre in Bondi gives all the needy a Christmas gift."
4. Web site: Eastern suburbs' unsung heroes. Daily Telegraph.
5. http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/alcohol-abuse-radical-plan-to-serve-drinks-in-homeless-shelter-has-key-backers-20160126-gme7nv.html "Alcohol abuse: radical plan to serve drinks in homeless shelter has key backers."